E163: M&A Through The Eyes of The Strategic Acquirer with Scott Kaeser

"This episode was brought to you by Reconciled.com. Helping M&A Entrepreneurs just like you with Bookkeeping, CFO & Controller Services, Outsourced Enterprise Accounting and Tax Services. Reconciled.com"Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/OWX6YChEVaAAbout The Guest(s): Scott Kaeser is the Chief Development Officer for Tarian Security. With over 15 years of experience in corporate development and mergers and acquisitions, Scott specializes in acquiring and integrating security companies into Tarian Security's portfolio. He has a background in corporate finance and management consulting, and has successfully completed over 30 acquisitions in the security industry.Summary: Scott Kaeser, Chief Development Officer for Tarian Security, shares his insights on the world of strategic acquisitions and mergers in the security industry. He discusses his background in corporate finance and management consulting, and how he got started in the security industry. Scott explains the role of a Chief Development Officer and the process of acquiring and integrating security companies into Tarian Security. He emphasizes the importance of due diligence, communication, and trust in successful acquisitions. Scott also highlights the challenges and opportunities in the security industry, and the factors that make a security company an attractive target for acquisition.Key Takeaways:The security industry is a $30 billion industry in the US, with over 10,000 security companies.Tarian Security focuses on acquiring security companies with annual revenues ranging from $5 million to $10 million.The profit margins in the security industry are typically around 10%, making it a highly competitive and cost-sensitive business.Tarian Security differentiates itself by providing excellent customer service and investing in its employees and management team.Sellers should be honest and transparent during the acquisition process, as trust and open communication are crucial for a successful transaction.Quotes:"The need for security continues to grow, and the role of a security officer is becoming more critical and valued in our society." - Scott Kaeser"Be honest with the buyer and build a good partnership based on trust and transparency." - Scott Kaeser--------------------------------------------------Contact Scott onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kaeser-2357263/Website: https://tariangroup.com/--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins IT ExchangeNet's Channel Partner Network!-Why IT ExchangeNet?Since 1998, IT ExchangeNet has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. IT ExchangeNet works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years IT ExchangeNet has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe IT ExchangeNet M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we’ll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visit https://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.Our partnership with IT ExchangeNet focuses on deals above $5M in value. If you are looking to buy or sell a tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flippa.--------------------------------------------------💰If you’d like additional ways to support this podcast, you can become a paid subscriber here: https://how2exit.substack.com/►Visit Our Website: https://www.how2exit.com/📧For Business Inquiries: [email protected]👇🏻SUBSCRIBE HEREhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ONnhwaKSTPFt2nOxKoXXQ?sub_confirmation=1𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬...?▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬👍 Like the video (it helps a ton!)💬 Comment below to share your opinion!🔗 Share the video with anyone you think might help :) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬📱Stay Tuned On Our Social Media :» Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronskelton/» Twitter - https://twitter.com/ronaldskelton» Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/How2Exit» Newsletter - http://deeper.how2exit.com/#How2Exit # # 💖Thanks for watching! 💖Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/how2exit-buy-don-t-build-m-a-of-small-businesses--4859429/support.